Russia silent on corporate shootout at e-retailer Wildberries
The city street shootout at the company, owned by Russia's richest woman, harks back to the chaotic 1990s.
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Russia and Ukraine face off over Kerch Strait
Ukraine accuses Russia of flouting maritime law by restricting Kerch Strait flanking occupied Crimea.
Tanzanian police crack down on planned opposition rally
Leaders arrested following police chief's warning of tough measures to block protest.
Israel warns civilians as air strikes pound Lebanon
Israeli warnings and bombardment of Lebanon raise fears of regional escalation into full-scale war.
Rescuers comb muddy riverbanks after floods kill six in Japan
Teams are searching for missing people after rains pounded the Noto region, triggering landslides and floods.
What’s behind India’s latest #MeToo movement in Malayalam cinema?
A probe panel's report has lifted the veil on widespread sex abuse in the industry, with more allegations emerging too.
Anura Kumara Dissanayake takes oath as Sri Lanka’s next president
Marxist-leaning politician says he understands the complex challenges facing Sri Lanka and aims to meet people's hopes.
At least six killed in Japan after floods hit quake-stricken Noto Peninsula
Record rain inundated the area, which was still rebuilding following January's 7.5 magnitude quake.
‘That will be it’: Trump says he won’t run again if beaten in US election
Polls suggest Trump and rival Kamala Harris are neck and neck in the key swing states where elections are often decided.
Zelenskyy in US to present latest peace plan to Biden, Harris, Trump
Ukrainian president begins high-stakes trip with visit to weapons factory in Pennsylvania.
Mayor of only Muslim-run city in US endorses Trump for election
Amer Ghalib, who leads city in battleground state of Michigan, says Republican is 'right choice' despite disagreements.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 941
As the war enters its 941st day, these are the main developments.
Singapore gears up for biggest corruption trial in decades
Ex-Transport Minister S Iswaran is accused of accepting gifts including F1 tickets and a Brompton bike from two tycoons.
UN aims ‘to bring multilateralism back’ as it adopts Pact for the Future
Members adopt blueprint for future to tackle wars, environmental threats and technological challenges facing humanity.
Scholz’s SPD edges out far-right AfD in German state election
Ruling left-leaning party wins 31 percent of vote in Brandenburg against anti-immigration AfD's 29 percent.
UK’s Starmer under pressure over economy as Labour conference begins
PM Keir Starmer promises to protect public services and rules out austerity measures as ruling party meets in Liverpool.
What’s happening between Israel, Hezbollah as war on Gaza nears one year?
Alarm is spreading among observers who fear the two sides may have finally pushed things too far.
Classes resume at Bangladesh university at heart of anti-Hasina protests
Dhaka University is full again, weeks after authorities shuttered campus following deadly antigovernment demonstrations.
Press groups condemn Israel closing Al Jazeera office in Ramallah
Committee to Protect Journalists says it is 'deeply alarmed' by the raid and calls for protection of press freedom.
Fact check: Did Harris exaggerate scale of Trump’s pre-career inheritance?
Harris claimed Trump started out in business with '$400m on a silver platter' from his father. But is that accurate?